Congratultions.

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Originally Posted by Bob A

I'm going to bed now--feel a little better about the possibility of eventually getting this thing off the ground.

Bob

Well done, Bob. Give yourself a pat on the back. You certainly deserve it. Let's get those ailerons working tomorrow. I am a night owl. So, you will probably get 2500GENE tomorrow (today?). I don't hit the sack until about 4am usually. I like to be in bed before the sun comes up. Good luck. But, I don't think you will need much of it to complete your task.
AJ

Thanks everyone who has tried to help me get my RTF ready to fly. However at this point it looks like I would have to tear the wings apart to resolve the problems I am having and I am reluctant to do that with my present level of ignorance--I assumed there would be crash damage to repair as I learn to fly but didn't figure on having to cut into the plane to even start .

So I am ordering another Tx/Rx and components I think I need to scratch build a Blue Baby since that seems like my best chance to ever fly a RC plane. Maybe that's just throwing good money after bad but I would really like a chance to experience this hobby.

[edit] Sorry--16 hrs of no progress and 2 hrs sleep last night have me a little discouraged but I'm not quite ready to give up!

We Don't Quit.

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Originally Posted by Bob A

[edit] Sorry--16 hrs of no progress and 2 hrs sleep last night have me a little discouraged but I'm not quite ready to give up!

Bob

You have made a lot of progress. You know a few things that it isn't. Giving up is not an option. Ok... back to the drawing board. Plug the ailerons into channel 4 and the rudder into channel 1 (Do Both!!). Does the rudder still work? Do one or both the ailerons work?
AJ

You have made a lot of progress. You know a few things that it isn't. Giving up is not an option. Ok... back to the drawing board. Plug the ailerons into channel 4 and the rudder into channel 1 (Do Both!!). Does the rudder still work? Do one or both the ailerons work?
AJ

The rudder will still work, but on the RH stick instead of LH.
Ailerons do not work. Is it normal for the servos to rattle and buzz intermittently?

The rudder will still work, but on the RH stick instead of LH.
Ailerons do not work. Is it normal for the servos to rattle and buzz intermittently?

Bob

Not to intrude but...After watching this drama, the last move by Bob tells me there is a problem inside the plane with either the y-cable or a servo. Good analog servos are normally quiet with no input. I would try unplugging one aileron servo at a time from the y-cable and see if the symptom changes. Or, plug each aileron servo directly into the rx one at a time. ASSUMPTION: The y-cable is connected correctly to the rx.

Not to intrude but...After watching this drama, the last move by Bob tells me there is a problem inside the plane with either the y-cable or a servo. Good analog servos are normally quiet with no input. I would try unplugging one aileron servo at a time from the y-cable and see if the symptom changes. Or, plug each aileron servo directly into the rx one at a time. ASSUMPTION: The y-cable is connected correctly to the rx.

I tried plugging each aileron servo directly into rx one at a time as suggested. When I do that the servos do work for the first time. However the rattling/buzzing continues and varies whenever I engage rudder or elevator servos.

I tried plugging each aileron servo directly into rx one at a time as suggested. When I do that the servos do work for the first time. However the rattling/buzzing continues and varies whenever I engage rudder or elevator servos.

Bob

Servos can buzz and rattle from stray RF interference. Some cheaper servos are worse then others. Things like cell phones, your wifi connection from your pc, monitor or cpu can cause this. Take the plane into another room and see if the buzzing changes or stops.

The rudder will still work, but on the RH stick instead of LH.
Ailerons do not work. Is it normal for the servos to rattle and buzz intermittently?

Bob

Bob,

Your servos are probably junk. J Power (Jalin) had a problem with one mfg. he used. My SS had a dead ESC and one servo that would buzz and flutter when the motor was run to wide open. You can buy HXT900 servos that would drop right in.

I tried plugging each aileron servo directly into rx one at a time as suggested. When I do that the servos do work for the first time. However the rattling/buzzing continues and varies whenever I engage rudder or elevator servos.

Bob

IMO your y-cable must be bad or the servos are plugged into the y-cable incorrectly. Local hobby shops usually carry these y-cables for a couple of bucks. I think your radio gear is good.
As he said, the servos may rattle for several reasons. Ideally, I think they should not rattle.
I think your aileron problem is identified. You should be able to fly soon. Good luck.

2 bad servos????

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Originally Posted by Prof100

Bob,

Your servos are probably junk. J Power (Jalin) had a problem with one mfg. he used. My SS had a dead ESC and one servo that would buzz and flutter when the motor was run to wide open. You can buy HXT900 servos that would drop right in.

Bill

I considered that some time ago. But, I just cannot wrap my brain around him having TWO!! bad servos. The odds are too great. But, it is still possible. Still though, it is a good idea.
AJ